Manager, visionary and renowned intellectual property expert Francis Gurry will bring a wealth of knowledge to facilitate the advancement of Artfi and the mass adoption of its solutions among digital art professionals around the world.
Former WIPO director general becomes advisor to NFT project Artfi
Francis Gurry, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (2008-2020), becomes an advisor to Artfi, a Web3 platform that allows collectors and commissioners to own an interest in highly sought-after works of art. Such a statement was made by representatives of Artfi on August 18, 2023.
Artfi welcomes Francis Gurry, internationally renowned intellectual property expert as an advisor. With his distinguished career and unparalleled expertise in intellectual property and innovation, Gurry brings a wealth of knowledge to the company.
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— Artfi (@artfiglobal) August 18, 2023
During his mission at WIPO, Gurry led a series of key initiatives that significantly enhanced WIPO’s role in the digital segment as a catalyst for global intellectual property (IP) systems. As a result of Mr. Gurry’s visionary leadership, WIPO has achieved its greatest milestones, including reaching CHF 480 million in revenue.
In addition to Artfi, Gurry proudly holds the position of strategic advisor to IPH Limited, demonstrating his continued commitment to redefining the intellectual property landscape globally.
Asif Kamal, CEO of Artfi, is excited about the latest addition to Artfi’s advisory board and the potential of collaborating with Francis Gurry:
We are honored to welcome Francis Gurry to our Advisory Board. His unparalleled expertise and visionary leadership in intellectual property and innovation align perfectly with Artfi’s mission to push the boundaries of visual arts and technology. We’re excited to leverage Gurry’s insights as we continue to drive innovation in the ever-evolving Web3 landscape.
Artfi’s new advisor also wrote the popular textbook Gurry about confidential information and co-author of a casebook on international intellectual property.
New opportunities for the visual art markets
In addition to working in leading teams and major regulators, Gurry is Honorary Dean of the Shanghai International College of Intellectual Property at Tongji University and Vice Chairman of the World Internet Conference Board (Wuzhen Summit).
According to the Artfi team statement, this partnership is intended to help the company fulfill its mission of changing the narrative in the creative technology sector, driving innovation and unlocking new opportunities for creators, investors and entrepreneurs in the thriving $1.7 trillion art market.
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